The Intel Core i7-6600U is a dual-core, quad-thread processor from the 6th generation Intel Core (Skylake) family. It was primarily designed for ultrabooks and business laptops, offering a balance between performance and power efficiency.
Key features of the Intel Core i7-6600U processor include:
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Architecture: Built on a 14nm process, it features the Skylake microarchitecture, providing improved performance and energy efficiency compared to previous generations.
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Cores and Threads: It has two physical cores and supports hyper-threading, allowing it to handle up to four threads simultaneously.
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Clock Speed: The base clock speed is 2.6 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz, offering strong single-threaded performance.
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Graphics: It includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 520, capable of handling everyday graphics tasks and light gaming.
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TDP: The thermal design power (TDP) of the i7-6600U is 15 watts, contributing to longer battery life in laptops.
This processor was commonly found in ultrabooks and business laptops, providing a good balance of performance and power efficiency for tasks ranging from office productivity to light content creation.
